Ackerman, American sports executive and former lawyer, leads the Big East as commissioner, having helped shape women's basketball governance.
AP News reports UConn is favored to win the Big East men’s basketball title with Silas Demary Jr. named preseason Player of the Year; St. John’s is pegged to finish second after back-to-back regular-season and tournament titles. AP also notes changes in leadership and venue for the Big East media day.